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2019 Map of Howardstown

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Howardstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Rolling Fork winds through the borderlands of Nelson, Larue, and Marion Counties, anchoring a rural landscape defined by deep hollows and prominent ridges. Small agricultural hubs like Howardstown and Gleanings sit amidst the relief, connected by historical routes such as Howardstown Rd and Gleanings Rd. The presence of Saint Ann Cem near the town center and Saint Vincent De Paul Cem to the northeast provides essential locations for genealogical research in this long-settled part of Kentucky.

Topographical landmarks like the Devils Backbone and Mt Pisgah overlook the narrow drainages of Cane Run and Stillwell Br. These features, along with unique place names like Ginseng and Attilla, reveal a legacy of traditional Appalachian foothills life, where names were often derived from local flora or family holdings. The complex network of hollows, including Big Lick Hollow and Keith Hollow, illustrates the intricate drainage patterns that dictated the placement of early farms and homesteads.